Celtics Keep Alive in Eastern Conference Semifinals with Thrilling 127-102 Win Over Knicks

The Boston Celtics pulled off a dramatic 127-102 win over the New York Knicks in Game 5, keeping their Eastern Conference semifinals hopes alive. Led by Derrick White's 34 points, including seven three-pointers, the Celtics secured their first home victory of the series and first without Jayson Tatum, who suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon injury. The team now seeks to become just the 14th in NBA history to overcome a 3-1 deficit, with a chance to force a Game 7 in Boston on Monday.

Key Takeaways:

Derrick White led the Celtics with 34 points, including seven three-pointers, to secure their first home victory without Jayson Tatum.
The Celtics connected on 22 three-pointers, the most in a single game this season, to post their first home win of the series.
Jaylen Brown added 26 points and 12 assists, while Luke Kornet finished with 10 points, nine rebounds, and seven blocks for the Knicks.
The Celtics are looking to become just the 14th team in NBA history to come back from a 3-1 deficit, with Game 6 set to take place in New York on Friday.
Josh Hart led the Knicks with 24 points, despite briefly leaving the game with a bloody gash on his face, while Jalen Brunson added 22 points before fouling out.
The Celtics' 23-9 run in the third quarter was a key turning point, as they took a 91-76 lead into the fourth quarter and never looked back.

Statistics:

22 - The number of three-pointers made by the Celtics, a franchise record for a single game.
34 - Derrick White's points, a game-high for the series.
26 - Jaylen Brown's points, 12 of which were assists.
7 - The number of three-pointers made by Derrick White.
9 - The number of rebounds grabbed by Luke Kornet.
7 - The number of blocks made by Luke Kornet.
28 - The largest lead held by the Celtics in the fourth quarter.
294 - The number of attempts by teams in NBA history to come back from a 3-1 deficit.

Sources:

The Associated Press